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“This is my actual number one. Not some pricey ampoule, a cheap lotion you can grab anywhere…”
“Oily and breakout prone skin, Abib Heartleaf Mild Acidity Foam Cleanser…”
“This one is literally Korea's national sunscreen…”
“You want that glass skin look, but you've got oily skin and you hate looking greasy. This is your answer…”
“If you got a oily skin like me, highly recommend…”
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- “Oily and breakout prone skin, Abib Heartleaf Mild Acidity Foam Cleanser”2:23–2:28
- “Instead of chemical BHA, it uses winter green leaf. Basically nature's BHA”2:28–2:35
- “Calms breakouts, but skips the irritation”2:33–2:38
- “Best value pick, no contest”2:35–2:40
- Source: Korean skincare must-haves: 5 products Koreans actually use - May 17, 2026
- “Mildly acidic, so zero irritation, no tightness”1:38–1:43
- “This thing went viral as the ingredient genius on Hwahae”1:40–1:46
- “It's 41.8% rice extract as a base”1:49–1:54
- “They cut all the harsh stuff. Sulfates, alcohol, fragrance”1:52–1:58
- “And it got an all green EWG rating across the board”1:58–2:03
- “So, works on dry, oily, sensitive, any skin type”2:01–2:03
- Source: Korean skincare must-haves: 5 products Koreans actually use - May 17, 2026
- “Dry and sensitive skin, make p:rem safe me cleansing milk even gentler”2:03–2:09
- “I use this one daily myself”2:09–2:13
- “Korean dermatologist hand it out as the first thing they recommend after laser treatments”2:11–2:15
- “It's literally a recovery cleanser”2:15–2:20
- “Milk based formula, so irritation is basically zero”2:18–2:23
- Source: Korean skincare must-haves: 5 products Koreans actually use - May 17, 2026
- “Wearing makeup or waterproof SPF, add Anua cleansing oil as your first wash”
- “Oil dissolves oil. That's the whole science”
- “But, if you use oil, you really got to hit the second wash. Skip that and you will break out instead”2:51–2:56
- Source: Korean skincare must-haves: 5 products Koreans actually use - May 17, 2026
- “This one went completely viral. Number one face mask on Amazon US, over 30 million sold”4:33–4:41
- “Viral and repurchase are two different things. And this is both. That's the proof it's actually worth it”4:57–5:06
- “It's jelly-like and bouncy. It's packaged with low molecular collagen and hyaluronic acid, so it holds moisture way longer than paper, even on our in”5:20–5:26
- “Of course, doesn't drip and doesn't slide off your face”5:32–5:37
- “It seals moisture in, it doesn't add it. So, on bare skin, it can actually leave you drier. Do your toner and serum first, then lay the mask on top to lock it in”5:52–5:58
- “It's packed with hormones. So, if that tend to break you out, dab a little on your inner wrist first”
- “Since it keeps everything in, skip it when your skin's broken out or inflamed”5:14–5:20
- “I'd grab the big pack on sale and save them for the days you really want your skin to show off”
- Source: 7 Olive Young Products Koreans Actually Rebuy - Jun 25, 2026
- “This one is literally Korea's national sunscreen”11:12–11:19
- “There's a reason it's been on Olive Young Awards regular for years”11:16–11:21
- “Birch sap base, applies like a hydration lotion”11:21–11:25
- “That sticky, suffocating feel sunscreens usually have, 0%. No white cast at all”11:23–11:29
- “You can slap it on without even checking mirror”11:31–11:35
- “On days I'm too lazy to think about which is sunscreen to use, I grab this without a second thought”11:33–11:38
- “I have never recommended this and had someone come back hating it”11:38–11:45
- Source: Korean skincare must-haves: 5 products Koreans actually use - May 17, 2026
- “You want that glass skin look, but you've got oily skin and you hate looking greasy. This is your answer”11:47–11:51
- “The moment you apply it, it sinks in like a hydrating essence and it makes your complexion look insanely clear”
- “Makeup artists pick this as the number one makeup grip sunscreen”12:01–12:06
- “It doesn't give you that greasy oily shine, but it gives you that fresh from an expensive spa dewy glow”12:04–12:12
- “And makeup layers right over it without breaking down”12:12–12:18
- Source: Korean skincare must-haves: 5 products Koreans actually use - May 17, 2026
- “If you've got sensitive skin, you need to use mineral sunscreen”12:20–12:24
- “This is actual 100% mineral. Most Korean mineral sunscreens are hybrids with a little chemical filter sneaked in, but this one is exactly what the pure mineral name says”12:34–12:42
- “Zinc oxide base. They cut all the irritation filters like octinoxate, oxybenzone and zero fragrance”12:45–12:53
- “Applies like a hydrating lotion. No eye sting”
- “Cheapest of the three. Best value, too”
- Source: Korean skincare must-haves: 5 products Koreans actually use - May 17, 2026
- “It's got birch sap in it, so even though it's a sunscreen, it's hydrating, not sticky, not suffocating”9:37–9:43
- “On most skin, there's no harsh white cast, so people wear it daily without a second thought”9:46–9:52
- “The sunscreen sold at US Olive Young is not the same formula as the one in Korea”9:54–10:00
- “The US version usually applies worse and finishes worse”10:19–10:24
- “If your skin is very oily, extremely sensitive, or you have a birch allergy, this might not be a perfect match. Some people get a white cast or breakouts”11:16–11:25
- Source: 7 Olive Young Products Koreans Actually Rebuy - Jun 25, 2026
- “Wearing makeup or waterproof SPF, add Anua cleansing oil as your first wash”
- “Oil dissolves oil. That's the whole science”
- “But, if you use oil, you really got to hit the second wash. Skip that and you will break out instead”2:51–2:56
- Source: Korean skincare must-haves: 5 products Koreans actually use - May 17, 2026
- “This is Korea's go-to value cream”9:45–9:53
- “It's everywhere, pharmacies, supermarkets, Olive Young”9:50–9:56
- “The ceramide capsules inside are highly concentrated, so it will get you through dry US west coast weather or freezing New York winters with just one”9:53–9:58
- “The top is huge. Feel free to use it on your body, too”10:03–10:08
- “So, please, don't go buy a separate over $100 body lotion. This is the answer”10:05–10:15
- Source: Korean skincare must-haves: 5 products Koreans actually use - May 17, 2026
- “This thing is a straight-up beast”
- “They built this cream using the exact same technology Korean dermatologists were already using to treat barrier-damaged patients in clinic”8:30–8:40
- “It's been the number one prescribed cream in Korea dermatologist for 9 years straight”8:42–8:50
- “And it just landed in US Sephora”8:47–8:53
- “Those have the exact same lipid structure as your own skin. So, the moment you apply it, it physically heals the broken barrier on contact”8:56–9:01
- “There's a reason people say, 'Forget all those expensive creams. This one alone is your barrier solution.'”9:06–9:13
- Source: Korean skincare must-haves: 5 products Koreans actually use - May 17, 2026
- “Yeah, Korean women buy these, too. We don't only buy Korean brands, but we buy what works”10:17–10:23
- “Dermatologist-recommended as a recovery cream worldwide”10:23–10:28
- “When your skin's losing it, forget everything else. Slather this on thick before bed”
- “The next morning, when you see the redness completely gone, you will get why US and Korean derms recommend it”10:32–10:39
- “This isn't skin care. This is a first-aid kit for your face”10:39–10:44
- Source: Korean skincare must-haves: 5 products Koreans actually use - May 17, 2026
- “It's a derma brand made by a dermatologist, and it's won Olive Young awards for 7 years”6:52–7:02
- “At its peak, one sold every 10 seconds”7:02–7:07
- “It's got cica and beta-glucan, which calm down heated, reactive skin”7:28–7:37
- “It's a light gel, safe for acne-prone and sensitive skin alike”7:34–7:39
- “If your skin freaks out the second anything touches it, start here”7:39–7:45
- Source: 7 Olive Young Products Koreans Actually Rebuy - Jun 25, 2026
- “Non-sticky, applies featherlight”
- “It's the closest match to your skin's own oil, so it doesn't sit on top. It absorbs right in”9:23–9:31
- “This thing feels moisture, regulates oil, and keeps you in that fresh glass skin look all day”9:32–9:42
- Source: Korean skincare must-haves: 5 products Koreans actually use - May 17, 2026
- “Six years of awards, over six and a half million sold”8:35–8:45
- “Korean people just called it the national firming cream”8:43–8:48
- “It's rich and dense, good at night before bed, and it suits people in their 30s and up”8:51–9:00
- “This is actually Olive Young's own in-house brand”9:00–9:09
- “On the flip side, if you are young, oily, and just want light hydration, this isn't yours. Skip it”9:05–9:12
- Source: 7 Olive Young Products Koreans Actually Rebuy - Jun 25, 2026
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- “If you got a oily skin like me, highly recommend”6:29–6:33
- “It controls oil, helps with pores, even brightens. Basically, a do-everything ingredient”6:31–6:39
- “It's that famous. The recognition and price, it's just a goat”6:46–6:50
- Source: Korean skincare must-haves: 5 products Koreans actually use - May 17, 2026
- “For pure hydration, this thing delivers”5:25–5:30
- “The brand has a pharmaceutical background. So, the hyaluronic acid purity is insane”5:27–5:37
- “One bottle has nine different types of hyaluronic acid”5:33–5:41
- “It tackles surface tightness, deep dehydration, and fine lines, all at once”5:39–5:44
- “That's why it won both Hwahae and Olive Young Awards”5:44–5:48
- “I use it every day, too”
- Source: Korean skincare must-haves: 5 products Koreans actually use - May 17, 2026
- “This one's pure vitamin C 15 concentration”5:59–6:04
- “Use this when you really want to attack dark spots and dullness”6:01–6:08
- “In Korea, this is the number one repurchase as a vitamin C holy grail”6:06–6:12
- “But, be careful. It's strong. Start with twice a week”6:12–6:17
- “Going daily right out the gate will wreck your skin”6:14–6:19
- “Keep it refrigerated”
- Source: Korean skincare must-haves: 5 products Koreans actually use - May 17, 2026
- “But this one's a gentle vitamin C. Pulled from online green tangerines. So, it's low irritation”3:24–3:29
- “The renewed formula has 5% niacinamide in it, too, which backs up the dark spot and tone work”3:29–3:37
- “The texture is light, absorbs fast, no stickiness”3:48–3:54
- “Honestly, vitamin C is one of the few categories where Korean people keep rebuying the exact same one. Because you can actually see it working”4:12–4:18
- “7 years as a best seller means people see the results and keep coming back”4:24–4:30
- Source: 7 Olive Young Products Koreans Actually Rebuy - Jun 25, 2026
- “But, if you have tried The Ordinary and it felt too sticky or peeled up on you, go with COSRX Niacinamide 15% serum”6:50–6:55
- “Made in Korea, less irritation, way smoother to apply”6:59–7:04
- Source: Korean skincare must-haves: 5 products Koreans actually use - May 17, 2026
- “It's a low 0.1% concentration, but it's got bakuchiol and cica in it, making it the safest entry point for first timers”7:10–7:15
- “If you are worried about both breakout marks and fine lines, highly recommend”
- “It's a Korean Olive Young bestseller”7:21–7:26
- Source: Korean skincare must-haves: 5 products Koreans actually use - May 17, 2026
- “This one's pharmacy derma brand made by Amorepacific, and it was the number one cream at Olive Young in 2025”7:51–8:01
- “It's a rich cream that rebuilds your skin barrier with ceramides”8:01–8:06
- “Great for skin that's dry to the point of stinging or eczema prone”8:03–8:13
- “One honest thing, the cheaper Illiyoon is actually really similar in ingredients. So, if money's tight, that's a fine core, too. But, the one people keep coming back to is AESTURA”8:09–8:19
- Source: 7 Olive Young Products Koreans Actually Rebuy - Jun 25, 2026
- “Cica plus panthenol, that's the calming combo”4:01–4:09
- “They cut fragrance, alcohol, parabens, all of it”4:06–4:11
- “In Korea, this is the go-to first aid for sensitive skin”4:09–4:13
- “When your skin is flaring up or reacting to something, this thing is the real deal for recovery”4:11–4:19
- Source: Korean skincare must-haves: 5 products Koreans actually use - May 17, 2026
- “Hyaluronic Acid is the main ingredient and they use multi-weight Hyaluronic Acid”3:26–3:35
- “Different molecular sizes deliver moisturizer to different layers from the surface all the way down to the dermis”3:33–3:41
- “It's been ranked number one in highest toner category for years”3:41–3:50
- “Non-sticky, fragrance free”3:47–3:51
- “The most no-fuss daily toner there is”3:50–3:55
- “Works for dry, works for oily”
- Source: Korean skincare must-haves: 5 products Koreans actually use - May 17, 2026
- “This is 80% Jeju green tea extract”4:24–4:33
- “The polyphenol in green tea handle both oil control and soothing at once”4:30–4:35
- “It does really good across the board”4:33–4:37
- “Lightweight, doesn't get sticky”4:35–4:38
- “So, it's the daily number one for oily and combination skin type in Korea”4:39–4:45
- Source: Korean skincare must-haves: 5 products Koreans actually use - May 17, 2026
- “It calms down irritated skin and smooths your texture”1:39–1:48
- “It's gentle enough for sensitive or acne-prone skin, too”1:58–2:03
- “The pad is a thick waffle texture cotton. So, one side gently sweeps away dead skin, and the smooth side presses hydration in”2:11–2:20
- “It stays damp down to the last pad, and you can even split one in two, so it lasts forever”2:20–2:31
- “Honestly, this isn't some miracle product”2:28–2:33
- “One thing to watch, don't scrub too hard. The cotton can peel a bit, but more important, rough rubbing can irritate your skin”2:31–2:39
- “This gives you that same daily calming and hydration for way less”2:49–2:55
- “Most people just stock up when it's on sale. That right there is why it's a repurchase, not a one-time hype buy”2:55–3:01
- Source: 7 Olive Young Products Koreans Actually Rebuy - Jun 25, 2026
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